Chief Mechanical Engineer - Systems & Structures

Network Finance; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance seeks a Chief Engineer: Mechanical to act as the design authority for the mechanical engineering discipline, guiding system-level design across complex development programmes within a defence/aerospace context.

You will provide technical leadership, mentor engineers, and ensure compliance with MIL-STD, STANAG, IEC and ISO frameworks while driving innovation and supporting business growth initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical or Structural Engineering.
• 10+ years of engineering leadership experience.
• Expert in structural mechanics and design for defence/aerospace.
• Familiar with MIL-STD, STANAG, IEC, ISO standards.

Responsibilities

• Act as design authority for mechanical engineering on complex programmes.
• Guide system-level design activities and ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Mentor engineering talent and foster innovation.
• Support bid and technical strategy development.

Skills

Technical leadership

Structural mechanics

System design

Mentorship

Defence standards knowledge

Manufacturability review

Innovation culture

Bid support

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical/Structural Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Python

FEKO

HFSS

CST

MS Office

Job description

Network Finance seeks a Chief Engineer: Mechanical to act as the design authority for the mechanical engineering discipline, guiding system-level design across complex development programmes within a defence/aerospace context.

You will provide technical leadership, mentor engineers, and ensure compliance with MIL-STD, STANAG, IEC and ISO frameworks while driving innovation and supporting business growth initiatives.